Friday, April 8, 2011
Campus life in Europe
Europe provides an international, exhilarating experience for students and for a student the opportunity to meet students from all over the world is one of the most exciting factors about studying in Europe. In some cases nearly 90 countries are represented on campus and each student brings a unique contribution to campus life both academically and culturally. Student unions based on geography, religion provide opportunities to belong to niche groups within the overall structure. Europe campuses also have international officers to provide support for international students and it is their job to advise and help students in every possible way. European institutions have orientation programmes for international students at the beginning of the academic session to orient them on life on the campus, course timings, life in Europe, food, extra curricular activities etc. This advice and involvement does not end there but continues throughout the course as, qualified counselors and advisors continue to take active roles in each student’s life on campus. This personal touch makes studying in Europe exciting and exhilarating for international students.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Cost of Higher Education in Europe
In UK there are more than 7500 students studying in
universities and colleges and every year the number is
consistently increasing. Indian students who study in UK
prefer Business & Management courses, sometimes
engineering, medicine, technology, art and design.
The cost of an education in the UK consists of two
areas: course fees and living costs.
It is not easy to compare costs between countries, but
since the courses in UK are shorter, the total cost works
out less. And since the courses are shorter, the student
can start working sooner and start generating income.
University education costs can range anywhere between
£6,000 and £16,000 depending on the course. Cost of
living varies and while living in London is expensive,
living in North England, Scotland and other similar places
is more cost effective. But to compensate for these
expenses, UK offers international students several
benefits including
• NUS Discounts
The National Union of Students which offers up to 50%
discount on anything from books, stationery and food to
clothes, travel and entertainment.
• Free Healthcare.
All international students staying in the UK for a period of
six months or more qualify for free healthcare through the
National Health Service.
• Part-time Work.
If you want to earn extra money, you can work for up to
twenty hours per week during term and full-time in your
vacations.
“I took the entire loan amount from
Credila. I was sanctioned Rs.20
lakhs. I have chosen to take partial
amount with me to fund for the first
and second semester and initial
living. “
“I took the entire loan amount from
HIGHER EDUCATION IN U.K.
Please share some of your experiences of the UK for
aspiring students
“UK is a very good place to live in from the job perspective
but it also depends on the grades that you get. I have a
few friends who were my seniors and they have got good
jobs. After completing the course we have two years post
study work i.e. we have permission to work for two years
and according to the rules if we get a good job with a
salary above 22,000 pounds p.a. then we can get the work
permit easily. This is applicable for those who are below 22
yrs old by age, and for those who are above 22 the salary
cap they should have is 27,000 pounds p.a. Here the salary
depends on the age and the salary increases with age.
Even for part time jobs those who are below 22 yrs get
maximum 4 pounds and 83 pence /hr and for those above 22
yrs old they get around 5 pounds and 83 pence / hr.” – Rahul.
S, Master of Science (Management), University of Glasgow, U.K.
How are the studies in the UK different than the studies in India?
“In Indian education system, students read book, mug up and write
their exams. But abroad, software’s are available which does not
allow copying and actually tracks answers – their uniqueness and
similarity. If for example there is more than 25% similarity between
two papers, then the software rejects and the person gets zero
grades. One has to think and write. The preparation should be good
enough. Not only reading but understanding is really important.
” Thakarshi.B. M.BA (Information Technology).
Please share some of your experiences for aspiring students.
“I will speak about my personal experiences. University Of Leicester
is very good. There are lab facilities here, people are ready to help
you out anytime even for small things. They help you out for job and
for future plans and they guide really well. As compared to other
location in UK the living expense is not much.” Abirami.P. M.Sc.
(Infection & Immunity), University of Leicester – UK
universities and colleges and every year the number is
consistently increasing. Indian students who study in UK
prefer Business & Management courses, sometimes
engineering, medicine, technology, art and design.
The cost of an education in the UK consists of two
areas: course fees and living costs.
It is not easy to compare costs between countries, but
since the courses in UK are shorter, the total cost works
out less. And since the courses are shorter, the student
can start working sooner and start generating income.
University education costs can range anywhere between
£6,000 and £16,000 depending on the course. Cost of
living varies and while living in London is expensive,
living in North England, Scotland and other similar places
is more cost effective. But to compensate for these
expenses, UK offers international students several
benefits including
• NUS Discounts
The National Union of Students which offers up to 50%
discount on anything from books, stationery and food to
clothes, travel and entertainment.
• Free Healthcare.
All international students staying in the UK for a period of
six months or more qualify for free healthcare through the
National Health Service.
• Part-time Work.
If you want to earn extra money, you can work for up to
twenty hours per week during term and full-time in your
vacations.
“I took the entire loan amount from
Credila. I was sanctioned Rs.20
lakhs. I have chosen to take partial
amount with me to fund for the first
and second semester and initial
living. “
“I took the entire loan amount from
HIGHER EDUCATION IN U.K.
Please share some of your experiences of the UK for
aspiring students
“UK is a very good place to live in from the job perspective
but it also depends on the grades that you get. I have a
few friends who were my seniors and they have got good
jobs. After completing the course we have two years post
study work i.e. we have permission to work for two years
and according to the rules if we get a good job with a
salary above 22,000 pounds p.a. then we can get the work
permit easily. This is applicable for those who are below 22
yrs old by age, and for those who are above 22 the salary
cap they should have is 27,000 pounds p.a. Here the salary
depends on the age and the salary increases with age.
Even for part time jobs those who are below 22 yrs get
maximum 4 pounds and 83 pence /hr and for those above 22
yrs old they get around 5 pounds and 83 pence / hr.” – Rahul.
S, Master of Science (Management), University of Glasgow, U.K.
How are the studies in the UK different than the studies in India?
“In Indian education system, students read book, mug up and write
their exams. But abroad, software’s are available which does not
allow copying and actually tracks answers – their uniqueness and
similarity. If for example there is more than 25% similarity between
two papers, then the software rejects and the person gets zero
grades. One has to think and write. The preparation should be good
enough. Not only reading but understanding is really important.
” Thakarshi.B. M.BA (Information Technology).
Please share some of your experiences for aspiring students.
“I will speak about my personal experiences. University Of Leicester
is very good. There are lab facilities here, people are ready to help
you out anytime even for small things. They help you out for job and
for future plans and they guide really well. As compared to other
location in UK the living expense is not much.” Abirami.P. M.Sc.
(Infection & Immunity), University of Leicester – UK
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